Bipv support system

Abstract

The application relates to a BIPV support system, which comprises a support assembly suitable for being mounted on a roof purlin, a transverse water guide groove assembly arranged on the support assembly and connected with the support assembly through a connecting assembly, and a fixing assembly arranged on the transverse water guide groove assembly and connected with a photovoltaic assembly to fix the photovoltaic assembly; wherein the fixing assembly comprises a fixing piece connected with the transverse water guide groove assembly and a clamping piece clamped with the fixing piece, the clamping piece comprises a body and an extension body connected with the body, the fixing piece is provided with a clamping groove, the extension body is provided with a protruding block clamped with the clamping groove, and the body is provided with a bending part clamped with a frame of the photovoltaic assembly to realize the connection with the photovoltaic assembly. In the above manner, the stability of the photovoltaic device installation can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a BIPV support system, belonging to the field of photovoltaic technology. Background Technology

[0002] Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV, where PV stands for Photovoltaic) is a technology that integrates solar power generation (photovoltaic) products into buildings.

[0003] In addition to shielding rooftops from sunlight, wind, rain, and particulate matter, photovoltaic (PV) modules provide clean electricity, making them an environmentally friendly building type. In rooftop PV support systems, water channels are installed below the gaps between adjacent PV panels to collect rainwater, and these channels are secured to the PV panels on either side by elastic blocks. However, conventional PV modules are typically fixed along their long sides for stability. When PV modules are fixed to roof purlins, however, they need to be fixed along their short sides to facilitate wiring between the modules.

[0004] When photovoltaic modules are fixed on their short sides, the short side is relatively short, which can make the fixed photovoltaic modules unstable. This can cause the photovoltaic modules to fail to meet the load requirements of wind and snow pressure, reduce the service life of the photovoltaic device, and lead to the destruction of the BIPV system.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology to overcome the aforementioned defects. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this application is to provide a BIPV support system that can improve the stability of photovoltaic module installation.

[0007] The purpose of this application is to achieve the following technical solution: a BIPV support system, comprising:

[0008] Support assembly suitable for installation on roof purlins;

[0009] A transverse water guide channel assembly is disposed on the support assembly and connected to the support assembly via a connecting component; and

[0010] A fixing component is disposed on the transverse water guide channel assembly and connected to the photovoltaic module to fix the photovoltaic module;

[0011] The fixing component includes a fixing member connected to the transverse water guide channel assembly and a retaining member clamped to the fixing member. The retaining member includes a body and an extension body connected to the body. The fixing member is provided with a slot, and the extension body has a protrusion that engages with the slot. The body has a bent portion, and the bent portion clamps to the frame of the photovoltaic module to achieve connection with the photovoltaic module.

[0012] In one embodiment, the body further includes a raised portion connected to the bent portion, the raised portion being connected to one end of the bent portion to form an arc segment, the arc segment abutting against the frame of the photovoltaic module.

[0013] In one embodiment, the transverse water guide trough assembly includes a water guide trough body and reinforcing ribs disposed on the bottom of the water guide trough body. Two adjacent reinforcing ribs are spaced apart, and the two ends of the fixing member are respectively connected to two adjacent reinforcing ribs, so that the remaining part of the fixing member forms an installation space between itself and the bottom of the water guide trough body.

[0014] At least a portion of the extension extends into the mounting space to engage the protrusion with the slot.

[0015] In one embodiment, the fastener is connected to the reinforcing rib via an adhesive.

[0016] In one embodiment, at least two holding members are provided, and the at least two holding members are arranged opposite to each other to form a gap;

[0017] The fixing component further includes a first seal disposed within the gap, the first seal being adapted to fill and seal the gap.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first seal has barbs that are adapted to deform under external force to fill the gap.

[0019] In one embodiment, the support assembly includes a support member having a receiving groove disposed toward the transverse water channel assembly;

[0020] The connecting assembly includes a connector, which is fixedly connected to the water guide channel and then engages with the receiving groove, thereby fixing the transverse water guide channel assembly to the support member.

[0021] In one embodiment, the receiving groove has an abutting edge, and the connector includes a supporting portion that abuts against the abutting edge. When the connector is installed in the receiving groove, the supporting portion abuts against the abutting edge.

[0022] In one embodiment, the connector includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion perpendicularly connected to the first connecting portion, a third connecting portion perpendicularly connected to the second connecting portion, and an arrow connected to the third connecting portion, wherein the third connecting portion serves as the abutment portion.

[0023] In one embodiment, the connector is connected to the transverse water channel assembly via an adhesive.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects: by providing a support assembly, a horizontal water guide trough assembly, a connecting assembly, and a fixing assembly, the horizontal water guide trough assembly is suitable for connecting with the photovoltaic module through the fixing assembly to fix the photovoltaic module, thereby fixing the photovoltaic module; while the horizontal water guide trough assembly and the support assembly are connected through the connecting assembly, thereby fixing the horizontal water guide trough assembly and the support assembly, achieving further fixation of the photovoltaic module, thereby ensuring the overall stability of the BIPV bracket installation and improving the overall service life of the BIPV bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the BIPV support system of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial structural diagram.

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Another structural diagram of the part.

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Another part of the structural diagram

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram.

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial structural diagram.

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Another cross-sectional view of the diagram.

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partial structural diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings, not the entire structure. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0035] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a preferred embodiment of this application discloses a BIPV support system for connecting to photovoltaic modules 3 to form a complete photovoltaic device. The photovoltaic device is installed on the roof purlins, serving as a shield against external light, wind, rain, and particulate matter, while simultaneously providing clean energy to the building user.

[0037] Specifically, the BIPV support system includes a support assembly 1, a transverse drainage channel assembly 2, and a fixing component 4. The support assembly 1 is suitable for installation on the roof purlin. In this embodiment, the support assembly 1 is fixed to the roof purlin by a clamp 12. The clamp 12 is a conventional structure and will not be described in detail here. After the clamp 12 presses the support assembly 1 together, both ends of the clamp 12 are fastened to the roof purlin by bolts, thereby fixing the support assembly 1.

[0038] The support assembly 1 includes a support member 11, which has a receiving groove 112 facing the transverse water guide channel assembly 2. The support assembly 1 is connected to the transverse water guide channel assembly 2 via connecting components. Specifically, the connecting components connect the support member 11 and the transverse water guide channel assembly 2 respectively.

[0039] The connecting assembly includes a connector 5, which is fixedly connected to the transverse water guide trough assembly 2 and then engages with the receiving groove 112, thereby fixing the transverse water guide trough assembly 2 to the support member 11. The receiving groove 112 has an abutment edge 111, and the connector 5 includes a supporting portion that abuts against the abutment edge 111. When the connector 5 is installed in the receiving groove 112, the supporting portion abuts against the abutment edge 111. More specifically, the abutment edge 111 is formed by bending inward from the opening of the receiving groove 112, and there is a gap between the abutment edge 111 and the bottom of the receiving groove 112. The connector 5 includes a first connecting portion 51, a second connecting portion 52 perpendicularly connected to the first connecting portion 51, a third connecting portion 53 perpendicularly connected to the second connecting portion 52, and an arrow 54 connected to the third connecting portion 53, with the third connecting portion 53 serving as the supporting portion. When the connector 5 is connected to the support 11, the arrow 54 provides a guiding function to guide the connector 5 toward the receiving groove 112. During the movement, the connector 5 will deform due to the pressure from the abutment edge 111 until the third connecting part 53 moves into the receiving groove 112 and abuts against the abutment edge 111, so that the connector 5 and the support 11 are connected and fixed.

[0040] The first connecting portion 51 of the connector 5 is connected to the transverse water guide trough assembly 2. To ensure the drainage function of the transverse water guide trough assembly 2 and thus the stability of the photovoltaic module 3, the connector 5 and the transverse water guide trough assembly 2 are connected by an adhesive. That is, the first connecting portion 51 of the connector 5 is connected to the transverse water guide trough assembly 2 by an adhesive. In this embodiment, the adhesive is a silicone weather-resistant structural adhesive, which possesses superior weather resistance properties such as ozone and ultraviolet radiation resistance, giving it a long service life; simultaneously, it has good adhesion and does not require a primer under normal conditions.

[0041] The transverse water guide trough assembly 2 is mounted on the support assembly 1 and connected to the support assembly 1 via a connecting component (as described above). The transverse water guide trough assembly 2 includes a water guide trough body and reinforcing ribs disposed on the bottom of the water guide trough body, with adjacent reinforcing ribs spaced apart.

[0042] The fixing component 4 is mounted on the transverse water channel assembly 2 and connected to the photovoltaic module 3 to fix the photovoltaic module 3. The fixing component 4 includes a fixing member 41 connected to the transverse water channel assembly 2 and a retaining member 42 engaged with the fixing member 41. The retaining member 42 includes a body and an extension 422 connected to the body. The fixing member 41 is provided with a slot 411. The extension 422 has a protrusion 423 that engages with the slot 411. The body has a bent portion 421, which engages with the frame 31 of the photovoltaic module 3 to achieve connection with the photovoltaic module 3.

[0043] The main body also includes a raised portion 424 connected to the bent portion 421. The raised portion 424 is connected to one end of the bent portion 421 to form an arc segment, which abuts against the frame 31 of the photovoltaic module 3. This arrangement prevents the frame 31 from being worn and damaged by the end of the bent portion 421 when the main body of the retainer 42 is connected to the frame 31 of the photovoltaic module 3.

[0044] Both ends of the fastener 41 are connected to two adjacent reinforcing ribs, so that the remaining part of the fastener 41 forms an installation space between itself and the bottom of the water channel body. This installation space is used to allow at least a portion of the extension 422 to extend into it so that the protrusion 423 is engaged with the slot 411.

[0045] Similarly, to ensure the drainage function of the transverse water guide trough assembly 2 and thus guarantee the stability of the photovoltaic module 3, the fixing member 41 is connected to the water guide trough body via an adhesive. That is, both ends of the fixing member 41 are connected to the two adjacent reinforcing ribs via an adhesive. Likewise, in this embodiment, the adhesive is a silicone weather-resistant structural adhesive, which possesses superior weather resistance properties such as ozone and ultraviolet radiation resistance, giving it a long service life; at the same time, it has good adhesion and does not require a primer under normal conditions.

[0046] In this embodiment, at least two retaining members 42 are provided, and the at least two retaining members 42 are arranged opposite each other to form a gap. Meanwhile, to ensure the service life of the photovoltaic module 3, the fixing component 4 also includes a first sealing member 43 disposed within the gap. The first sealing member 43 is adapted to fill and seal the gap, thereby preventing rainwater or other liquids from entering between two adjacent photovoltaic modules 3. Furthermore, to ensure the sealing between two adjacent retaining members 42, the first sealing member 43 has barbs, which are adapted to deform under external force to fill the gap.

[0047] In summary: By providing a support assembly 1, a transverse water channel assembly 2, a connecting component, and a fixing component 4, the transverse water channel assembly 2 is adapted to be connected to the photovoltaic module 3 via the fixing component 4 to fix the photovoltaic module 3, thereby fixing the photovoltaic module 3; while the transverse water channel assembly 2 and the support assembly 1 are connected via the connecting component, thereby fixing the transverse water channel assembly 2 and the support assembly 1, further fixing the photovoltaic module 3, thereby ensuring the overall installation firmness of the photovoltaic device and improving the overall service life of the photovoltaic device.

[0048] The above is only one specific implementation of this application, and any other improvements made based on the concept of this application shall be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A BIPV support system, characterized in that, include: Support assembly suitable for installation on roof purlins; A transverse water guide channel assembly is disposed on the support assembly and connected to the support assembly via a connecting component; as well as A fixing component is disposed on the transverse water guide channel assembly and connected to the photovoltaic module to fix the photovoltaic module; The fixing component includes a fixing member connected to the transverse water guide channel assembly and a retaining member clamped to the fixing member. The retaining member includes a body and an extension body connected to the body. The fixing member is provided with a slot, and the extension body has a protrusion that engages with the slot. The body has a bent portion, and the bent portion clamps to the frame of the photovoltaic module to achieve connection with the photovoltaic module.

2. The BIPV support system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The body also includes a raised portion connected to the bent portion, the raised portion being connected to one end of the bent portion to form an arc segment, the arc segment abutting against the frame of the photovoltaic module.

3. The BIPV support system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transverse water guide trough assembly includes a water guide trough body and reinforcing ribs disposed on the bottom of the water guide trough body. Two adjacent reinforcing ribs are spaced apart. The two ends of the fixing member are respectively connected to two adjacent reinforcing ribs so that the remaining part of the fixing member forms an installation space between the bottom of the water guide trough body. At least a portion of the extension extends into the mounting space to engage the protrusion with the slot.

4. The BIPV support system as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The fastener is connected to the reinforcing rib via adhesive.

5. The BIPV support system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The card holder is provided in at least two, and the at least two card holders are arranged opposite to each other to form a gap; The fixing component further includes a first seal disposed within the gap, the first seal being adapted to fill and seal the gap.

6. The BIPV support system as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first seal has barbs that are adapted to deform under external force to fill the gap.

7. The BIPV support system as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a support member having a receiving groove disposed toward the transverse water channel assembly; The connecting assembly includes a connector, which is fixedly connected to the water guide channel and then engages with the receiving groove, thereby fixing the transverse water guide channel assembly to the support member.

8. The BIPV support system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The receiving groove has an abutting edge, and the connector includes a supporting portion that abuts against the abutting edge. When the connector is installed in the receiving groove, the supporting portion abuts against the abutting edge.

9. The BIPV support system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The connector includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion perpendicularly connected to the first connecting portion, a third connecting portion perpendicularly connected to the second connecting portion, and an arrow connected to the third connecting portion, wherein the third connecting portion serves as the abutment portion.

10. The BIPV stent system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The connector is connected to the transverse water guide trough assembly via an adhesive.

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